Lockhart River to Cairns (IRG–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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326 mi airlines 3/wk
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W22353
W2 Flexflight
DH1
10:15 AM
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11:40 AM
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1h 25m
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QN52
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
11:50 AM
AEST TT2
1:15 PM
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1h 25m
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W22380
W2 Flexflight
DH1
12:00 PM
AEST
1:25 PM
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1h 25m
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QN54
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
2:00 PM
AEST T2
3:25 PM
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1h 25m
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W22326
W2 Flexflight
DH1
2:00 PM
AEST T2
3:25 PM
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Lockhart River to Cairns
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 326 mi 1h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

IRG–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Flexflight leads the route. The flight covers 326 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IRG–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W2 Flexflight 3 DH1 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH1 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q – W2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W2 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IRG to CNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IRG to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cairns from Lockhart River

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric IRG→CNS WEI→CNS HID→CNS
Distance from IRG – 93 mi 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 3 9 18
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 25m 1h 45m
Weipa (WEI) to Cairns flights · Horn (HID) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of IRG with service to Cairns International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cairns is 0 hours the same as Lockhart River.
IRG: AEST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lockhart River, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
326 mi / 525 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Facts

IRG–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lockhart River to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance326 mi / 525 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 10 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: IRG
Full nameLockhart River Airport
IATA / ICAOIRG / YLHR
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation77 ft / 23 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IRG to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Lockhart River Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 326 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Flexflight.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from IRG to CNS. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNS to IRG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WEI and HID. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IRG to CNS

Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Flexflight. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IRG to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IRG to CNS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 326 miles (525 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AUU. Nearby alternative airports include Weipa (WEI) and Horn (HID).